SanDisk Ultra Plus User Manual

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SanDisk
®
Solid State Drive
Quick-Start Installation Guide
Upgrading your existing hard disk drive (HDD) to a new SanDisk Solid State Drive (SSD) is easy!
This guide provides quick instructions on how to upgrade your SATA-based desktop or notebook computer
HDD to a SanDisk SSD. We also cover cloning your data from your current HDD to your new SanDisk SSD
using cloning software.
Replacing your HDD with a solid state drive consists of three easy steps:
1. Connect your SanDisk SSD to your computer
2. Clone the data from your existing HDD to your new SanDisk SSD
3. Uninstall your HDD and replace it with your new SanDisk SSD
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There are many options available for purchase, but in this guide we will use data cloning software
provided by Apricorn® to walk you through the data cloning process.
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1. SATA data cable
(required for desktops computers only)
2. USB-to-SATA data cable
3. 3.5-inch mounting adapter and screws
(required for desktop computers only)
4. Phillips screwdriver
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This guide applies to most solid state drives;
check the instructions included with your SSD
for more details.
NOTE:
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SanDisk Ultra Plus Specifications

General

Read Speed	Up to 530 MB/s
Operating Temperature	0°C to 70°C
Shock Resistance	1500G
Vibration Resistance	5 gRMS, 10-2000 Hz
Form Factor	2.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Capacity	128GB, 256GB
Warranty	3 years

Summary

Introduction and Preparation

Obtain Data Cloning Software

Identify and acquire the necessary software for cloning your existing HDD data.

Confirm Required Hardware

Verify that you have all the essential components for the SSD installation.

Safety and Connection

Safety Instructions

Follow essential safety guidelines to prevent damage to your Solid State Drive during handling.

Connect SSD to Computer

Connect your new SanDisk SSD to your computer using the appropriate cables.

Data Cloning Process

Run and Configure Cloning Software

Launch your chosen data cloning software and prepare for the data transfer process.

Select Source and Destination Drives

Identify the current HDD as the source and the new SSD as the destination for data cloning.

Data Selection and Cloning

Configure data exclusion and initiate the cloning process, monitoring its progress.

SSD Installation

Notebook Computer SSD Installation

Detailed steps for replacing the HDD with an SSD in a notebook computer.

Desktop Computer SSD Installation

Detailed steps for replacing the HDD with an SSD in a desktop computer.

Support and Warranty

Support and Warranty Information

Access resources for installation videos, further information, and product warranty details.